Financial Well-Being Resources

Participants in the UVA Health Plan or UPG Anthem Health Plan can earn rewards for participating in Hoos Well-sponsored physical, emotional, financial, and social well-being webinars. While you are encouraged to participate in all webinars that are of interest, you may claim the $25 reward for one webinar per quarter. After participating fully in the webinar, record your attendance in the Hoos Well portal to receive your reward. 

Please note: Completion of activities in the Hoos Well portal is subject to validation by Personify Health. Watching recordings of previous webinars is not eligible for Hoos Well rewards.

Journeys® help you make small, meaningful changes to reach your personal well-being goals. With over 40 options covering topics like nutrition, physical activity, emotional health, financial wellness, and remote work, there’s something for everyone.

Each Journey takes about 10–28 days to complete, depending on your pace, and is worth $25. You can complete as many as you like, but you’ll earn rewards for up to 10 Journeys per year. Most stages can be completed in just four to five simple steps.

*You need to be logged into the Hoos Well Portal to access the links below.

Explore Journeys

Managing Finances 

• Building a Family Budget that Works
• Intro to Retirement Planning
• Shrink Your Debt
• Start Budgeting Like a Pro
• Your Guide to Starting an Emergency Fund

Sustainability

• Mindful Consumption
• Small Changes for Sustainable Living

• Access Fidelity calculators and tools
• Fidelity retirement basics and planning tools
• Take Fidelity’s money checkup: This interactive tool guides you in determining where you stand financially. In 10 minutes or less, see where to improve and clear steps to help you make the most of your money.
• Financial Basics: Budgeting, managing debt, reducing health care costs, understanding Social Security—this website helps you build a solid financial foundation.
• Fidelity learning portal: Browse articles and videos by topic such as using benefits, retirement, financial essentials, facing challenges, and life events.
• Student Debt Resource Hub: Explore in-depth information and decision-making tools to manage your student debt.
• Visit Fidelity's UVA microsite for more financial well-being resources.

• myVRS Financial Wellness: Get a holistic view of personal finance with this award-winning program
• Browse VRS financial education and counseling resources
• VRS member calculator and benefit estimator
• Register for live webinars hosted by VRS (not eligible for Hoos Well rewards)
• View online tools and calculators from VRS and Voya

• Financial education: Essentials by TIAA gives you the tools, tips, and confidence to make everyday money decisions with lasting impact.
• Strategies for Staying on Track Throughout Your Retirement.
• Meet with a TIAA Financial Consultant.
• View Essentials by TIAA webinars to learn how to save, manage, and protect your money. You, your family, and friends can register to view. (Not eligible for Hoos Well rewards)
• Life moments and essentials: Get guidance on how to handle life's big milestones.

• The Credit Union offers free, one-hour, on-site financial seminars on topics like managing your money, planning and investing, home buying/home ownership, credit, and college funding. Email HoosWell@virginia.edu to sign up your group for a session.
• Browse financial education resources from UVA Community Credit Union to expand your knowledge and enhance your financial well-being.
• The Credit Union offers free, live and on-demand webinars with tips you can use to achieve financial success. (not eligible for Hoos Well rewards)
• Knowledge is power! Browse articles to learn more about how to manage your money and improve your overall financial wellness!

• Social Security Retirement Benefits Calculator
• Finance training tutorials on LinkedIn
• View the Employee Benefits Security Administration's financial planning video series with popular retirement and health benefits topics